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KNOW THE RULES OF THE BEACH
VIOLATIONS OF THE BEACH RULES MAY RESULT IN CIVIL FINES AND/OR OTHER PENALTIES.
*PER MITS FOR RESIDENT VEHICLES AND DOGS MAY BE OBTAINED THROUGH THE CLERK OF COURTS, (850) 267-3066.
PERMITS FOR BONFIRES MAY BE OBTAINED THROUGH THE SOUTH WALTON FIRE DISTRICT, (850) 267-1298.
South Walton’s beaches are beautiful, scenic and refreshing — and to keep them that way, we must respect our fellow visitors
and the natural environment by following beach ordinances and state statutes. For a complete guide on South Walton’s beach
rules, Leave No Trace policy and beach safety guidance, go to VisitSouthWalton.com.
BEACH RULES
HELP PROTECT NESTING SEA TURTLES
From May through October, our beaches are precious nesting grounds for
sea turtles. Sea turtles need us to keep the beaches #CleanDarkFlat. Here’s
how to help protect these species:
• Prevent all lights from illuminating the beach.
• Look but don’t touch. Disturbing is a federal and state violation.
• Don’t leave holes in the sand.
• Keep the beach clean.
• Contact Florida Marine Patrol at (888) 404-3922 if you see a baby
sea turtle.
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Glass containers and
littering are prohibited
Vehicles, dogs, and bonfires
require permits*
Obey all beach flag warnings
Items left on beach
overnight will be discarded
Removal of sand, water or
vegetation from the beach
is strictly prohibited
Keep off the dunes
SEA TURTLES ARE
FEDERALLY PROTECTED.
Never pick up baby
turtles. Please call the
number below instead.
Florida Marine Patrol:
888-404-3922
BEACH SAFETY
Before you head to the beach, be sure to check the beach flag conditions at VisitSouthWalton.com or on the Visit South
Walton app. Lifeguards are on duty at eight public beach access points including Miramar Beach, Dune Allen, Ed Walline, Gulf
View Heights, Blue Mountain, Van Ness Butler Jr., Santa Clara and Inlet Beach.
BEWARE OF RIP CURRENTS
Rip currents are powerful currents of water
that can sweep even the strongest swimmers
out to sea. If you get caught in one, don’t panic
and don’t swim against the current. Relax, float
with the current until it dissipates. Swim parallel
to the shore and diagonally back in.
TEXT SAFETY TO 31279 FOR SURF CONDITIONS
FOR IMMEDIATE EMERGENCIES, CALL OR TEXT 911
BEACH FLAG WARNINGS
BEACH FLAG WARNINGS
WATER CLOSED
Water activity is prohibited
HIGH HAZARD
Knee deep is too deep
MODERATE SURF/CURRENTS
CALM CONDITIONS
DANGEROUS MARINE LIFE
Absence of flags does not assure safe waters.
Swim at your own risk.
Text “SAFETY” to 31279 for daily surf condition updates.
ENJOY THE WATER SAFELY